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Lawmakers just advanced online safety laws that require age verification at the app store
Technology
The Verge•Yesterday

Lawmakers just advanced online safety laws that require age verification at the app store

A package of child safety bills is headed to the House floor following an hours-long session that left Democrats and Republicans divided. On Thursday, lawmakers on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to advance the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act; Sammy’s Law; and the App Store Accountability Act, which would require app stores to introduce age-gating. Wilsmann notes there are still some “bright spots” in the approved legislation, such as the bills that would force tech companies to make the design of their platforms safer for kids.

Iran unrest: Why some US lawmakers are voicing doubts over Trump-led military intervention | Today News
Business
mint - news•Jan 11

Iran unrest: Why some US lawmakers are voicing doubts over Trump-led military intervention | Today News

Trump will be briefed on options regarding Iran, including possible military action. Some US Senators have warned against potential military action having the desired effect on the situation.

Lawmakers are preparing to try again on major crypto bill. Why it matters and what happens next
Business•Finance•Jan 11

Lawmakers are preparing to try again on major crypto bill. Why it matters and what happens next

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.

4 min
Conservative lawmakers want porn taxes. Critics say they’re unconstitutional.
Technology•Ars Technica•Jan 10

Conservative lawmakers want porn taxes. Critics say they’re unconstitutional.

data privacy concerns Half the country has enacted age-verification laws to prevent minors from viewing porn. As age-verification laws continue to dismantle...

6 min
After US lawmakers' letter seeking ‘fair trial’ for Umar Khalid, BJP alleges a Rahul Gandhi link
India•India News: Latest India News, Today's breaking News Headlines & Real-time News coverage from India | Hindustan Times•Jan 2

After US lawmakers' letter seeking ‘fair trial’ for Umar Khalid, BJP alleges a Rahul Gandhi link

After a group of US lawmakers wrote to an Indian envoy urging for "fair and timely trial" for activist Umar Khalid, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a strong objection and alleged Congress leader...

3 min
Eight U.S. lawmakers pen letter in support of Umar Khalid; urge India to grant bail, fair trial ‘as per international law’
India•India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•Jan 2

Eight U.S. lawmakers pen letter in support of Umar Khalid; urge India to grant bail, fair trial ‘as per international law’

Eight lawmakers from the United States have penned a letter to Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, urging India to grant bail and a free trial “in a...

3 min
Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files
Business•NPR Topics: Business•Dec 22

Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files

The Justice Department is defending its initial release of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying lawyers are still going through them to ensure victims are protected.

3 min
Democratic Lawmakers Request Review of Howard Lutnick’s Possible Conflicts
Business•NYT > Business•Dec 18

Democratic Lawmakers Request Review of Howard Lutnick’s Possible Conflicts

Lawmakers in the House and the Senate asked a government watchdog to determine if Howard Lutnick is following ethics guidelines in promoting data centers that benefit his family’s businesses.

2 min